Greenhead flies typically emerge from eggs inside salt marshes at the end of June, which is prime time for beachgoers.

Horseflies depend on blood for reproduction. Discover horsefly behavior and how to prevent bites effectively.

DRACULA horseflies with ‘excruciating’ bites are on the rise as temperatures soar in Scotland. The flying vampire bugs can ...

When to see a doctor: Most bites and stings improve within a few days, but you should get medical help if You were bitten ...

A: Horseflies are natural biters and their bites are extremely painful, as they essentially saw a hole in the skin and then lap up the blood. They're not as readily observed as some hornets or ...

"Dracula" horseflies - which are immune to most insect repellents and can bite through clothes - are set to plague the UK this summer.

SUNBATHERS soaking up Britain’s summer are being warned about swarms of “Dracula” horseflies which not only tear flesh but also fend off repellents. A blend of hot weather and dow… ...

Official sources have advised people to stay alert during outdoor activities like picnics or sunbathing, as they could be exposed to horseflies that can "rip and tear flesh apart". The British ...

"Dracula" horseflies - which are immune to most insect repellents and can bite through clothes - are set to plague the UK this summer. The bugs, named Tabanidae, can "tear flesh apart" and suck ...

These bigger-than-average flying insects that stab you with knife-like mouthparts that are painful but not venomous, are horseflies.

Larger than common flies, horseflies grow up to an inch long. While some of the visual feeders, which are attracted to motion, are all black, many have colored patterns on their abdomen and wings ...